1994 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · L25 XBD
1994 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 167,642 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L25 XBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 167,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L25 XBD Mileage History
- 03/10/2023163,525 mi
- 02/10/2024165,346 mi+1,821 mi
- 11/10/2024165,350 mi+4 mi
- 10/10/2025167,642 mi+2,292 mi
- 13/10/2025167,642 mi
Average of roughly 2,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L25 XBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle (L25 XBD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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